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Schacht-Reeves Saxony Wheel (Double treadle)

Schacht-Reeves Saxony
Double-treadle wheel

Saxony-style wheels

Schacht has gotten together with Rick and Marge Reeves to create a Schacht saxony wheel. The wheels are available:

  • in either 24" or 30" diameter.

  • with single or double treadle.

  • in ash or cherry wood. (They will be making wheels in ash first, so the cherry will take longer.)

Contact the shop to order one or get more information!

Pricing information:

SR6402 Schacht-Reeves 24” Ash ST $945.00
SR6404 Schacht-Reeves 24” Ash DT $1,065.00
SR6406 Schacht-Reeves 24” Cherry ST $1,175.00
SR6408 Schacht-Reeves 24” Cherry DT $1,345.00

SR6412 Schacht-Reeves 30” Ash ST $1,160.00
SR6414 Schacht-Reeves 30” Ash DT $1,335.00
SR6416 Schacht-Reeves 30” Cherry ST $1,400.00
SR6418 Schacht-Reeves 30” Cherry DT $1,600.00

Each wheel comes with 3 bobbins, 2 whorls, a Lazy Kate, and a threading hook.

All wheels come with a hand-rubbed Danish oil finish.

24” wheel specifications

Length: 37”

Height: 38”

Width/Depth: 20”

Weight: 20 pounds

Whorl ratios (approximate): 7:1 and 12:1, 10:1 and 14: 1 (A 16:1 and 18:1 whorl will be available separately.)

Orifice height: 25 1⁄2”

Orifice size: 3/8”; bobbin length is 4 1⁄2”

May be ordered with flyer on left or right.

Wheel comes with Scotch tension and double drive modes.

30” wheel specifications

Length: 42”

Height: 38”

Width/Depth: 20”

Weight: 28 pounds


Whorl ratios (approximate): 10:1 and 14:1, 12:1 and 16:1 (A 20:1 and 22:1 whorl will be available separately.)

Orifice height: 26”

Orifice size: 3/8”; bobbin length is 4 1⁄2”

May be ordered with flyer on left or right.

Wheel comes with Scotch tension and double drive modes.

Accessories:

SR6430 Schacht-Reeves Medium-Speed Whorl Ash $23.00
SR6431 Schacht-Reeves Medium-Speed Whorl Cherry$24.00
SR6430 Schacht-Reeves Fast Whorl Ash $23.00
SR6431 Schacht-Reeves Fast Whorl Cherry$24.00

SR6440 Schacht-Reeves Lazy Kate — Ash $54.00
SR6442 Schacht-Reeves Lazy Kate — Cherry $65.00
SR6450 Schacht-Reeves Bobbin — Ash $32.00
SR6352 Schacht-Reeves Bobbin — Cherry $37.00
SR6460 Schacht-Reeves Threading Hook $9.00

Note: The Schacht-Reeves flyer shaft is 5/16” diameter (versus the original Reeves 1⁄4” diameter). This means that the bobbins for the Schacht-Reeves wheel can’t be used on prior Reeves-made wheels.

 
We also offer these Schacht models:

Schacht Matchless
Spinning Wheels

The Schacht Matchless comes in single- and double-treadle models. Both wheels feature:

  • Wheel diameter: 19.5"

  • Included:
    • 4 bobbins
    • lazy kate
    • threading hook
    • medium whorl
    • fast whorl

  • Ratios: 9:1, 11:1, 13:1 and 15.5:1 on included whorls. Wheel can be set up for double drive or scotch tension.

  • Orifice height: 28"


 

Schacht Matchless I Spinning Wheel

Matchless I
Single-treadle wheel
$925.00

 

Schacht Matchless II Spinning Wheel
Matchless II
Double-treadle wheel
$975.00

Schacht Ladybug
Spinning Wheels

The Ladybug Spinning Wheel is designed to be friendly to entry-level spinners, easy to treadle, and easy to transport.

  • Wheel diameter: 16"
  • Included:
    • 3 bobbins
    • threading hook
    • medium whorl
    • fast whorl
    • poly drive band
    • double drive band
  • Whorl Ratios
    7:1, 9:1, 10-1/2:1 & 12-1/2:1
    on included whorls.
    Wheel can be set up for double drive or scotch tension.
  • Orifice height: 27"

Photo: Schacht Ladybug spinning wheel

Ladybug
Double-treadle wheel
$550.00

Accessories

Bobbins
Standard Bobbin $34.00
High Speed Bobbin $34.00

Whorls
Extra-Slow Whorl (4:1, 4.5:1) $25.00
Slow Whorl (6:1, 7.5:1) $22.00
High-Speed Whorl* (17.5:1, 19.5:1) $22.00
Super High-Speed Whorl* (18.5:1, 22:1) $22.00

*Schacht recommends spinning in the double-drive mode and using a high-speed bobbin when spinning with these whorls.

Handcarders
Curved or Straight Medium 72 PSI $73.00
Curved or Straight Fine 112 PSI $73.00
Curved or Straight Cotton 208 PSI $81.00
Flick Carder 72 PSI $28.00

Spindles
Drop Spindle 3" or 4" $18.00
Navajo Spindle $26.00
Takli Spindle $17.00

Miscellaneous
Lazy Kate $57.00
Spinning Wheel Cart $57.00
Oil Bottle $7.75
Threading Hook $8.00
Dizzy Yarn Gauge $17.00

 

Shop Hours:
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Groups:
Knitting Group: Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Spinning Group: Thursday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
All Abilities Welcome!

 


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